Method and apparatus for altering biomechanics of the articular joints
US8845724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/565
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Pathology of the human knee can arise from excessive and/or uneven loading of regions within the joint. Methods and apparatus are disclosed that enable displacement of soft tissue around the knee, without displacing or severing bone thereby altering the mechanical load distribution within the joint in a less invasive manner than previous techniques.
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